Згораючи бажанням бути хорошою мамою

by Heather Chauvin, Гезер Човін

Гезер Човін така ж мама як і мільйони інших. Вона заміжня, виховує трьох хлопчиків та вправно веде власну коучингову програму. Проте за цим успіхом стоїть довге лікування від раку, неприйняття родиною підліткової вагітності і страх, з яким стикалось багато матерів, — «чи правильно я виховую дітей?». Окрім особистої історії, Гезер поділиться з вами практичними порадами як налагодити усі сфери свого життя: виховання дітей, догляд за домом та сім'єю, розвиток себе і своєї справи. Авторка допоможе вам зрозуміти чого ви хочете від себе та свого життя і як направити свої дії на його покращення. Адже міф про «я усе встигаю» — це лише міф. Та знайти баланс у житті — найголовніше.

Genres: Parenting, Self Help

248 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2024

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to love it but I honestly didn’t make it through the book. It feels like there’s a lack of passion or something missing from it. Can’t quite put my finger on it. Not bad, but not great.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was excellent! As an avid listener of Heather’s podcast, there wasn’t a ton of new information here but I devoured the book anyway.

Heather’s story is so compelling and yet so relatable. You don’t have to face a life threatening illness to understand that our culture is loaded with unhealthy and outdated messages for women, especially Moms. I particularly like the part about the stories we tell ourselves- something that Brene Brown also talks about in her work. I found it odd for Heather to also promote the work of Byron Katie within the book but it didn’t detract from the over all message of empowerment.

I did complete the exercises mentioned in the book as I went along despite finishing it so quickly. I don’t recommend reading this book like I did. It would be better read in chunks, leaving time for each activity. Heather also tries her best to give you examples for each activity but they would probably be best done with a coach or at least someone to talk through them with.

If you love personal development or are a Mom struggling to stay afloat, you will love this book!

[Adrienne DeLuca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find self help books to be full of fluff and repeating very simple steps. I've always kind of felt like if you've read one you've read them all.

Heather's experience and stories mixed with her signature Energetic Time Management strategy kept me focused throughout the whole book. I could have read it in 2 days but some of the chapters I sat with for a couple days to think about her words & use the strategies in daily life.

Her ideas of how we think of ourselves and treat ourselves is different than other self help books and I appreciated her honesty.

"Not taking care of yourself is selfish" - Heather Chauvin

Will definitely be recommending this to my clients & patients.

[Samantha C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heather’s life story is incredible. She truly overcame the worst experiences including cancer. I’m happy I read it, underlined several key takeaways aways but I don’t know that I can tell others about it because it’s a fairly specific audience. As someone who does already practice self care, I think it was a good reminder but made for those moms who are still stuck in the martyr lifestyle.
Happy I read her story though.

[Ida · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the book and the way she coaches women, but i think the book could have been more. I missed the depth of the teachings, while her personal story did have a lot of depth and was very nice to read about.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked this more than I thought. Struggled through the beginning, but came out with some good takeaways in the end.

[Naomie Barnabas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raw, inspiring, and deeply empowering, Dying to Be a Good Mother is a must-read wake-up call for every woman ready to reclaim her life, her joy, and her identity beyond motherhood.

[Megan Bondy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Book!

I bought Heather's book through promotion by a friend in Facebook. My husband is a local author and I wanted to support another. There are 2 incredible parts to this book. First, her story. It is a powerful story of what it is like to go through a health tragedy in your life. I had my own health tragedy in 2016, but Heather's story still really outs things into perspective and reminds you of the strengths we are capable of. Secondly, the personal development encouragement and practices in the book are so good, and, I feel necessary for all mother's to put into practice. I will definitely be reading again to re go through all of the journal type activities.

[Angie Vanschoick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Take control of the life you deserve

All too often, we love day to day doing the same things, reacting and feeling the same way, and never truly live our lives. Heather encountered a full stop when diagnosed with cancer, and realized the way she was living was serving no one. She shares her journey and offers the rest of us straight forward advice on being our authentic selves.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend. Great book for moms with young kids who are coming out of the fog of overwhelm and want to uplevel their lives and parenting. Heather speaks to us all from the heart.